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I L LUMI NE R EV ER B
USER GUIDE
v. 1.0.1

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  • Page 1 I L LUMI NE R EV ER B USER GUIDE v. 1.0.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Key Features Quick Start Connectors User Interface Knobs Footswitches Presets & Editing Changed Preset Flag Save Menu Edit the Preset Name Factory Presets Effect Parameters Footswitch Recalls/Skips Preset Setup Menus Expression Control Engine Expression Controller Inputs Expression Controller Setup A/B | Exp Setup Adding Parameters to Expression Control Selecting the Midpoint A⊲B and A⊳B Time...

  • Page 3: Key Features

    KEY FEATURES • 17 stereo reverb effects • 50 user presets • MIDI input and thru/out with simple controller • Powerful and flexible expression control engine • Analog dry signal path • Pedalboard-friendly design with rear connectors and low power usage QUICK START MENU / SELECT...

  • Page 4: Connectors

    “floats” (does not connect to earth ground through an amp, audio interface or mixer), this screw may be used to connect a ground wire. Make sure this screw is securely fastened, and do not use ILLUMINE with this screw removed or loose. MIDI IN OUT/THRU...
  • Page 5 SIGNAL INPUT / OUTPUT MIDI IN OUT/THRU INPUT OUTPUT 9-12V MONO TRS STEREO MONO TRS ST/ MONO STEREO TS STEREO TRS When used as a headphone output, volume must be controlled externally (preamp output level, instrument volume control, etc.). A mono input can be connected with a stereo output, or a stereo input can be connected with a mono output, in which case the two channels will be summed.
  • Page 6 A 3.5 mm-to-¼” adapter is required to connect a standard expression pedal. To connect a volume pedal, use a 3.5 mm to dual ¼” TS (stereo breakout) cable, such as a Hosa CMP-153. Connect as follows: The volume pedal must be passive (unpowered). The EXP input may be driven with a 0 V - 3.3 V control voltage (CV).
  • Page 7 • When configured as OUTPUT, the MIDI INPUT is not echoed. In this case, ILLUMINE functions as a simple controller and sends program change and control change messages. For detailed information, see the MIDI section of this User Guide.

  • Page 8: User Interface

    USER INTERFACE Key: SCREEN NAME Selection Name Selection Name KNOBS In general terms, the top knob navigates through the menu, and the bottom knob changes the currently displayed item. Top Knob Turning the top knob moves through the current menu. If a sub-menu is available, ▼...
  • Page 9 RETURN TO TOP LEVEL End Options Options MENU JUMP TO PRESET SCREEN M M i x 50 % 50 % Bottom Knob Turning the bottom knob changes the displayed parameter or item. In the top-level menu, pressing the bottom knob enters the Save Preset menu. M M i x CHANGE 50 %...
  • Page 10 Menu Map...

  • Page 11: Footswitches

    FOOTSWITCHES The left-side footswitch cycles up to the next preset in the Footswitch Recall list. Presets are added/removed from this list from the “FOOTSWITCH” screen in the top menu. Recalling a preset from the left footswitch displays the preset name in double-high characters for easier viewing at a distance.
  • Page 12 If the secondary function is disabled, the primary function occurs when the footswitch is depressed. • If the secondary function is enabled, ILLUMINE waits to see if you release the footswitch within 650 ms (the long-press threshold). If so, the primary function is performed; otherwise the secondary function is performed at 650 ms.

  • Page 13: Presets & Editing

    PRESETS & EDITING ILLUMINE contains 50 user presets (0-49) and 50 factory presets (50-99). After a factory reset, the user presets will be a copy of the factory presets. Any of the 50 user presets may be edited and saved into any user preset number.

  • Page 14: Save Menu

    SAVE MENU From most screens in the top menu, pressing the bottom knob enters the SAVE PRESET menu. Effect Effect Wet P l P l u g i n u g i n ENTER SAVE PRESET MENU If the preset has changed, “Yes” will be the default option; otherwise, “No” is the default option.

  • Page 15: Edit The Preset Name

    EDIT THE PRESET NAME On the PRESET screen, pressing the top knob enters the EDIT NAME menu: • Turning the top knob selects the character to be changed • Turning the bottom knob changes the character • Pressing the top knob returns to the PRESET screen •...

  • Page 16: Factory Presets

    FACTORY PRESETS Name Description Illuminate Me big dark reverb* Wet Plugin Wet Reverberator plugin example* Immerse W3T W3T in Immerse Mk II pedal Wet Stereo v1 Wet Stereo Reverb pedal Studio Room very small damped room* Small Darkroom small, dark boomy room* Basement medium, dark reflective room* Empty Club...
  • Page 17 Drew's legacy of unique sound development started in the 1980's. He has worked with many leading effect and synthesizer manufacturers and created some extremely well known sounds. We are most grateful for Drew's contribution to ILLUMINE's presets. https://www.instagram.com/drewschlesinger/...

  • Page 18: Effect

    The Reverb Effects Wet Plugin This algorithm matches the Neunaber Wet Reverberator software plugin as closely as possible given hardware constraints. The only significant difference from the plugin is that this version has fewer adjustable parameters.
  • Page 19 This is the same as the W3T reverb in the Immerse Mk II. It is the same core algorithm as the Wet Plugin, with different tone shaping and lower initial reflection density. Wet v1 This is the original reverb from the Wet Stereo Reverb pedal. The Wet v1 reverb was designed to work well with stringed instruments and guitar, in particular.
  • Page 20 Octaves This effect combines the Wet v3 Reverb with a dual octave generator, one up and one down. Each octave is mixed with the original signal prior to the reverb in any proportion you desire. Wet+Echo This effect adds the Wet v3 Reverb and stereo echo. The Depth parameter controls both reverb decay and echo repeats.
  • Page 21 Infinite Hold Infinite Hold combines the Wet v3 Reverb with a hold (“freeze”) function. The hold function captures and repeats a 100 ms loop, just enough for a single note or chord. The hold is triggered by the Latch/Blend parameter, so you will need to use an expression controller —...
  • Page 22 Sustain Built on the Wet v3 Reverb, Sustain is a magical effect that can be configured as a sustain effect or virtually infinite reverb. What you play is recycled in an infinite loop during a hold phase, then decays out during a release phase.
  • Page 23 Options Options alter the algorithm itself, and as a result, the audio will mute briefly between changes. Not all Options are available for each Effect. Option Description Pre-Delay Length of time between the dry signal and onset of reverb. A little pre-delay adds separation, but too much causes an audible delay.
  • Page 24 Effect Pre- Mod- Mod- High- Low- Hi-Freq Sens- Delay ulation ulation Pass Pass Damp- itivity Width Rate Filter Filter Wet Plugin ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Wet v3 ✓ ✓ ✓ Wet v1 ✓ ✓ Plate ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...

  • Page 25: Parameters

    PARAMETERS Each preset has 5 parameters: Mix, Level, and 3 effect-dependent parameters. Turning the bottom knob while the parameter is displayed changes the parameter. Parameter Description ratio of reverb and dry (input) signals Level overall level of the output signal Depth length of the reverb tail, decay time Tone...
  • Page 26 Parameter Description Latch/Blend Latches the hold effect and sets the blend of hold (Infinite Hold) and reverb. See the Infinite Hold effect description for more information. Hold Time length of time for the effect to hold (Sustain) Time length of time for the gate to remain open (Gated Plate) Release length of time for the reverb to decay after the hold...
  • Page 27 Effect-Dependent Parameters Effect Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Wet Plugin Depth Tone Tilt Mod Width Wet v3 Depth Tone Mod Width Wet v1 Depth Tone Mod Width Plate Depth Tone Mod Width Hall Depth Tone Mod Width Vintage Digital Depth Tone Mod Width...

  • Page 28: Footswitch Recalls/Skips Preset

    FOOTSWITCH RECALLS/SKIPS PRESET This selection determines if a preset will be recalled when pressing the footswitch. Presets are recalled in order of preset number and will loop back around to the first after the last preset has been recalled. Let’s say you select FOOTSWITCH only on presets Recalls Preset Recalls Preset...

  • Page 29: Expression Control Engine

    EXPRESSION CONTROL ENGINE ILLUMINE’s Expression Control Engine allows for up to five parameters to be controlled simultaneously by one controller. In addition, the trajectory along the controlled range, or “skew,” may be specified for each parameter. The number of parameters, ranges and skew of these controlled parameters is configurable by preset.
  • Page 30 LONG PRESS FOR A/B ABsynth synth Pad A--------------B A--------------B If the A/B Footswitch is long-pressed during a transition, the parameters will turn around and traverse a reverse path to the original state. If the A/B Footswitch is short-pressed during a transition, the parameters will jump to the destination state, effectively cancelling the transition period.
  • Page 31 The resistance of the volume pedal is not critical. Use a 3.5 mm TRS to dual ¼” TS cable — also called an “insert” or “stereo breakout” cable — such as a Hosa CMP-153. ILLUMINE will linearize the volume pedal’s sweep (see Setup).

  • Page 32: Expression Controller Setup

    MIDI Control Change MIDI control change message 11 (CC 11) may be used as the expression controller. This is particularly useful in the following cases: • Controlling multiple parameters with a single MIDI CC message. • Controlling multiple units from one expression controller. Configure the “control”...

  • Page 33: Adding Parameters To Expression Control

    ADDING PARAMETERS TO EXPRESSION CONTROL In the A/B | EXP SETUP menu, you may select which of the 5 preset parameters are controlled by the expression controller. In addition, you may select the “skew” of the control: • — expression controller does not change the parameter •...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Midpoint

    SELECTING THE MIDPOINT If you are using an expression or volume pedal controller… Start with 50% Midpoint 50% Midpoint 2. Go to the top-level menu and set your two parameter values to define the range. 3. Return to the EXP SETUP menu, and listen to the 3 different skew options while you sweep the controller.

  • Page 35: Midi

    MIDI MIDI is accessible via two 2.5 mm TRS connectors. Adapter cables may be required. Select the MIDI channel under GLOBAL SETUP ⊲ MIDI CHANNEL. The MIDI channel applies to both receive and transmit if MIDI Controller mode is selected. MIDI IN Program Change (PC) PC messages 0-99 are received, and 100-127 are ignored.
  • Page 36 Parameter CC Number Detail Mix.A / heel / min Parameter 1.A / heel / min Parameter 2.A / heel / min Parameter 3.A / heel / min 0-63 = bypass, Engage 64-127 = engage Level Controllers The level controller range is limited. •...
  • Page 37 MIDI controller. MIDI Controller Mode ILLUMINE functions as a simple MIDI controller, sending Program Change (PC) and Control Change (CC) messages on MIDI OUT/THRU. A MIDI PC message is sent only when the preset is changed via the footswitch.

  • Page 38: Global Setup

    GLOBAL SETUP Global Parameters are automatically saved after exiting the Global Setup menu. EXP SOURCE See Expression Control Engine section. CAL PEDAL SCREENS These screens allow you to calibrate an expression or volume pedal. CAL PEDAL HEEL and CAL PEDAL TOE are shown only if are selected as the EXP Expression Pedal Expression Pedal...
  • Page 39 By default, ILLUMINE is calibrated for an Ernie Ball VP-JR with the taper switch in the up position. There are two methods to calibrate your pedal: •...

  • Page 40: Midi Setup

    MIDI SETUP See the MIDI section for details. BYPASS TYPE & TRAILS There are 3 bypass options: • True bypass — entire circuit is bypassed using relays • Buffered bypass without trails — signal is buffered when bypassed, and the reverb tail cuts off when bypassed •...
  • Page 41 Attributes of Bypass Types Advantages Disadvantages True Bypass • Lowest noise • Downstream effects may load upstream devices when bypassed, causing a change in tone • Non-silent switching • Reverb cuts off abruptly Buffered Bypass, • Low noise • Reverb cuts off no Trails •...

  • Page 42: Effect Loop Type

    EFFECT LOOP TYPE This selects whether ILLUMINE is installed in a Serial or Parallel effects loop. The setting is equivalent to the “Kill Dry” setting on other Parallel Parallel Neunaber pedals. You should only select if ILLUMINE is the Parallel Parallel only effect in a parallel effects loop.

  • Page 43: Right Footswitch

    Is Engage Is Engage a few presets or a MIDI controller. If, however, you recall many presets from ILLUMINE’s footswitches and/or rarely, if ever, bypass the pedal, may work better for you. Is Preset Down...

  • Page 44: Preset Switching

    PRESET SWITCHING This option determines when a preset change occurs after turning the knob or pressing a footswitch. Preset changes via MIDI always occur immediately. • — the change occurs immediately Immediate Immediate • — a change occurs only after pressing a Knob/Long Press Knob/Long Press knob or long-pressing a footswitch (see below)

  • Page 45: Mix Sum Type

    MIX SUM TYPE This option determines how the reverb and dry signals are summed as the Mix control changes. • — Dry and effect levels are summed so that the RMS Unity RMS Unity RMS (root-mean-square) equals 1. This works well for signals with a fairly constant level, such as synthesizers and distorted guitar.

  • Page 46: Gain Structure

    GAIN STRUCTURE This selection allows you to optimize ILLUMINE’s gain structure for your system. Proper gain structure allows the signal level to be as high as possible to minimize noise but also avoid distortion. • — If you hear an unacceptable amount of noise when...

  • Page 47: Fx Sidechain In

    Right Only Right Only These settings do not repair the original signal’s problem, they only reduce or eliminate its effect on Illumine. DESIGNER’S NOTE: Good practice and common sense dictates that effect designers and sound engineers create audio that is...

  • Page 48: Noise Reduction

    NOISE REDUCTION Most of the effects in ILLUMINE have built-in noise reduction, which is highly transparent in most cases. We strongly encourage you to set this to “On.” If the level of your input signal is very low, you may notice the effect of the noise reduction as a periodic absence or cut off of the effect signal.
  • Page 49 Power Supply Voltage There is no adjustment on this screen; it simply displays the power supply voltage for informational or diagnostic purposes. The voltage should be between 9.0 V and 12.0 V for proper operation. If at any time the power supply voltage exceeds 13.0 V, a warning screen will be displayed.

  • Page 50: Preset Manager Software

    PRESET MANAGER SOFTWARE ILLUMINE Preset Manager software for Windows and macOS is available at neunaber.net. A USB-MIDI adapter is required to use the software. This software allows you to manage your presets as follows: • Import/export single presets • Backup/restore all presets and global configuration settings •...
  • Page 51 CONNECTION • Connect the 2.5 mm adapters (included with ILLUMINE) to the MIDI adapter’s 5-pin circular connectors. • Connect the USB-MIDI adapter to a USB port on your computer. • Connect the adapter’s MIDI OUT to ILLUMINE’s MIDI IN. •...
  • Page 52 Preset Selector— Selects the current preset. Preset Name — Displays the name of the selected preset. Editing this field will overwrite the name of the preset in ILLUMINE. Only the first 14 characters are accepted. Only the following characters can be translated...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Condition Cause Solution Hum or buzz Ground loop caused by Connect a ground wire having no connection (see Grounding). to earth ground through an amp, interface, mixer, or power supply Power supply noise Use a linear (non- caused by the use of switching) regulated an unregulated power power supply...
  • Page 54 Condition Cause Solution Reverb compresses Inappropriate GAIN Go to GLOBAL or does not get STRUCTURE setting SETUP ⊲ GAIN louder when input for your input signal STRUCTURE, select level increases High Headroom High Headroom Only when using a Prior effect in chain Go to GLOBAL stereo input, reverb produces a stereo...
  • Page 55 SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Input Level -10 dBV, instrument / consumer line level Maximum Input Level 9.5 dBV Input Impedance 500 kΩ mono 1 MΩ stereo Output Impedance 50 Ω mono 100 Ω stereo Signal-to-Noise Ratio, A-weighted, 118 dB mono 115 dB stereo buffered bypass w/o trails (1) Signal-to-Noise Ratio, A-weighted, 113 dB mono...

  • Page 56: Legal

    LEGAL © 2021 Neunaber Technology LLC. All Rights Reserved. Neunaber®, ILLUMINE™ and Wet™ are trademarks of Neunaber Technology LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Some reverb algorithms are protected by US Patent #8204240 and China...
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